Karla Sousa

Karla Sousa, Ph.D., possesses extensive experience in clinical research and education, particularly in oncology and genetics. Recent work includes a position as Clinical Research Associate II and Country Approval Specialist/Study Start-up at PPD. Previous roles include Research Assistant at Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, focusing on translational research in cancer, and a volunteer science teacher at CEL. Academic training includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from The University of Auckland, complemented by a Master’s Degree in Genetics from Universidade Federal do Paraná and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. Teaching experience encompasses multiple roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant across various courses at The University of Auckland.